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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
7
Clever Company performs Jubilee Girl at Palace Theater with Tango Tea now promoted daily. The troupe includes Clever Parsons and an ensemble of four men and four women delivering lively singing and dance to Urne Taree audiences.
A garbled prose piece discusses facial care and cosmetics with mentions of wax, skin shedding, and aging. The article then shifts to a lively theater section listing performers, productions, and forthcoming shows at the Rob inson Grand and Bijou, highlighting actors such as Ethel Barrymore, Roscoe Arbuckle, and Tyrone Power along with upcoming premieres and acts.
Overweight readers are urged to try a simple method using open-air time and a pill named Karola capaulen. The ad claims gradual weight loss without starvation, with quick signs such as lighter feet and easier work. ALondon stat shows telegraph and telephone wires totals.
A Five Years long suffering account from Mrs Chappell of North Carolina praises Cardui Woman’s Tonic for curing her persistent female related troubles. She credits the remedy with restoring health after trying many medicines without success. Her letter urges other readers to try Cardui if similar symptoms occur.
Oil and gas activity is reported across Kanawha Pleasants Doddridge Tyler Clay Monongalia and Ritchie counties with multiple wells drilling in Big Injun and salt sands. Notable results include a South Penn Oil No near gusher on Minecrak Bik district and a 245 barrel credit in 24 hours. Some wells show barren or minimal flow, while several tests indicate light oil shows or stable production around 20 barrels daily.
Reports from Grant and other districts detail numerous rigs drilling on various farms including the D J McGonagle, Alfred Kendall, Simon Moore, and Hully farms. Several wells in Clinton sand show initial production with varied results, while a Pad of tests continues in Bartholomew and Tradli Run areas. Prices for crude and regional oil grades are listed from Pennsylvanian to Illinois and Canada markets.
A cautionary note favors simple, pure coconut oil based preparations over common soaps. The article warns soaps dry the scalp, leave hair dull, and suggests rinsing with water to produce a fresh look. It promotes a plain oil rinse as cleaner and clearer for hair.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Liniment relieves chronic rheumatism and macular rheumatism. It promises pain relief and cites wide availability as a key selling point to entice trial use.
Extensive deposits of asbastos have been discovered in Trankynal, noted for being far larger than any mineral herd previously known. Local researchers and geologists anticipate economic and strategic significance from the find.
William D. Zinn, constable and agent, will visit farm sites tonight. He plans to go to Lamberporty tomorrow and spend time with local men, with a gathering expected before his return.
At a city meeting on Monday night Wayne 2, Ann awarded the contract to pave the fourth avenue from West Fike to street including the bridge. Work to start at once and be completed in sixty days.
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